Faye Hall Jackson, Rachana Dinkar and Agnes DeFranco
This paper documents the effort of an urban university working collectively with a faith‐based organization, industry partners and the government to better the livelihood of…
Abstract
Purpose
This paper documents the effort of an urban university working collectively with a faith‐based organization, industry partners and the government to better the livelihood of individuals in a community.
Design/methodology/approach
Conceptual paper that reviews current literature and applies it to a case study model.
Findings
This conceptual writing offers strategies for group success through discussions of goal setting, benefit articulation, necessary infrastructure, curriculum development, and concludes with an outline of a true case study.
Practical implications
Collaborative efforts of higher education, faith‐based organizations, government, and industry can work together to establish programs whose intent is to provide educational and training opportunities to at‐risk populations.
Originality/value
The value of the paper is in the coordination of resources to provide a service deliverable that will benefit the larger community.